The Philippine Army reportedly has a list of 67 people set to be arrested, which include tribal leaders and other civilians in Bukidnon.
Category: Regions
Was Pamana ready to be set free?
Pamana’s long years staying in an artificial habitat and being fed by humans might have affected the bird’s ability to survive in the wild.
Young Fil-Ams form alliance for human rights, environment
“Hearing the problems of the lumads (Mindanao’s IPs), they really inspire you and put your problems in perspective.”
Benguet pocket miners sue DENR
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — The Benguet Federation of Small-scale Miners, Inc (BFSSMI) filed a complaint against Environment Secretary Ramon Paje for allegedly exceeding his authority on issuing the revised implementing rules and regulations (RIRR) for the People’s Small-scale Mining Act, saying these run counter to the law…
Japanese firm workers slam “illegal dismissal” of 100 colleagues
“Under DO 18-A, it has now become legal for companies to evade responsibility in giving workers their right to regular employment.”
UCCP leaders say attack inside compound “disrespects” sanctity of church
“What they did yesterday was, they showed a picture of how they violate human rights.”
Sugar worker hurt in ambush in Negros
Tension rises as farmers assert their right to till in Salvador Benedicto town, Negros Occidental.
Solon slammed for ‘arrogance’ in talks with Lumad ‘bakwets’
“If she wants to help, she should listen to us, because we experienced these abuses.”
NPA mass base shown in Ka Parago’s burial
Bystanders who seemed awed by the big number of marchers came out of their workplaces to take a glimpse of the march.
‘Rebels’ killed by military are civilians, says group
“The ‘NPAs’ the Army is pursuing could be farmer-leader Aida Seisa and her family.”
IPs to DepEd: Don’t close schools we built
“We have been waiting all our lives for the government to build a school in our communities, but now that we are able to build schools with our own perseverance, why do they want to close it?”